Milk Chocolate Latte Scones |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Coffee! Coffee! Coffee! Need I say more? These scones are rich, bold and aromatic! Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups flour |
7 ounces milk chocolate, chopped |
1/4 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
1 tablespoon espresso beans, finely ground |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 1/4 cups whipping cream |
3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted |
4 teaspoons freshly brewed coffee, cooled |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, mix together flour, chocolate, sugar, baking powder, ground coffee and salt.
4. Stir cream into flour mixture, mixing just until a soft, shaggy dough forms.
5. On a lightly floured work surface, knead dough lightly just until it holds together.
6. Divide dough into 8 pieces and roll into balls.
7. Transfer balls to prepared baking sheet, abotu 2 inches apart.
8. Lightly press each ball to flatten slightly into a 3/4 inch thick disc.
9. Bake in preheated ovenfor 20-25 minutes, or until top and edges are very firm to the touch.
10. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
11. For the topping, stir powdered sugar with coffee to make a thin icing; drizzle over cooled scones.
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